1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Allan Martin, Pastor of Island Church Interdenominational 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. Information regarding holiday schedules 3. Recognition of individuals a. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month b. Fair Housing Month c. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month d. Parkinson's Awareness Month e. Spelling Bee Winners Day f. Steve Mataro Day g. Water Safety Awareness Month 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to approve the issuance of New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Student Housing Revenue Bonds (CHF - Collegiate Housing Galveston I, LLC - Texas A&M University at Galveston Project) Series 2014A and to approve the project to be acquired with the proceeds of such bonds; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for review and approval the Audited Financial Statements for fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 presented by Weaver, LLC.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Galveston Zoning Standards" by amending section 29-90, "The City of Galveston Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan"; amending construction of in-ground pools; clarifying in-ground pool permitting authority; aligning beach maintenance procedures with the Texas Administrative Code and the Texas Natural Resources Code; and adopting best practices for beach maintenance activities; providing for an appeal process; providing for beach maintenance fees and a penalty provision; Planning Case Number 14ZA-03; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Buffer (BUF) Zoning district to Neighborhood Services (NS) Zoning district on property commonly known as 802 Broadway/Avenue J and legally described as 51.58 feet of Lot 8 (8-1) Block 188, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-23; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas granting a Specific Use Permit in order to operate a "Cleaning or Laundry Self Service Shop" in a Neighborhood Services (NS) Zoning district on property commonly known as 802 Broadway/A venue J and legally described as 51.58 feet of Lot 8 (8-1) Block 188, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-24; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to operate a "Radio, Television or Microwave Tower" Land Use in a Light Industrial, Gateway Development Zone 1 (LI-GDZ-1) Zoning District; property is located at 5301 Winnie/Avenue G and legally described as Lot 7, the east half of Lot 6, and the north half of adjacent alley, Block 353, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-22; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
11. B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Section 37-2.1(b) "Maximum Number of Licenses Issued and Placed on City Rotation Lists" of Chapter 37 "Wrecker, Tow Truck, and Storage Facility Code" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" to increase the maximum number of companies on the City's rotation list for heavy duty tow service from four (4) companies to five (5) companies; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. D. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 32, "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places", Article I. "In General", Section 32-5, "Placement of Items Within the City Right-of-Way" of "the Code of the City of Galveston, Texas 1982, to exempt median beautification projects from the non-permanent license to use permit and renewal fee; Planning Administration Case 14PA-17; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. E. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, the Director of Finance and the Controller/Assistant Finance Director to execute all grant documents for the drawdown of funds through the State of Texas' Purchase Voucher System and approving the authorized depository signatories for the Non-Housing Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG-DR); providing for findings of fact and providing an effective date. G. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, requiring the City to assume the responsibility for the utility costs associated with lighting for ball fields owned and maintained by the City; authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreations to approve all game and practice schedules for the fields; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a moratorium and temporarily suspending the issuance of any permits for temporary concessions on 61st Street between Broadway Boulevard and Seawall Boulevard and along Seawall Boulevard from 1st Street to 103rd Street; imposing the moratorium to maintain the status quo for a period of six months or until the adoption and implementation of more comprehensive and compatible regulations; providing for severability; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and establishing an immediate effective date.
EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning potential or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code - 1. Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, Civil Action No. H-13-1342 B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), "Consultation with Attorney" on any Regular Agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed).
NOTE: This item is joined in progress. Discuss and consider for action to start implementing a plan of action to put the City's CRS plan in full force immediately (Tarlton/Beeton).
Discuss and consider for action amending Article III, City Council, Section 2-147, to require that use of Mayor and Councilmember email is restricted to our Mayor and City Councilmembers (Rosen).
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. Information regarding holiday schedules 3. Recognition of individuals a. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month b. Fair Housing Month c. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month d. Parkinson's Awareness Month e. Spelling Bee Winners Day f. Steve Mataro Day g. Water Safety Awareness Month 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
Apr 10, 2014 Regular Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Given by Rev. Allan Martin, Pastor of Island Church Interdenominational 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. Information regarding holiday schedules 3. Recognition of individuals a. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month b. Fair Housing Month c. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month d. Parkinson's Awareness Month e. Spelling Bee Winners Day f. Steve Mataro Day g. Water Safety Awareness Month 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the Mayor to approve the issuance of New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Student Housing Revenue Bonds (CHF - Collegiate Housing Galveston I, LLC - Texas A&M University at Galveston Project) Series 2014A and to approve the project to be acquired with the proceeds of such bonds; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date.
Consider for review and approval the Audited Financial Statements for fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 presented by Weaver, LLC.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending "The Galveston Zoning Standards" by amending section 29-90, "The City of Galveston Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan"; amending construction of in-ground pools; clarifying in-ground pool permitting authority; aligning beach maintenance procedures with the Texas Administrative Code and the Texas Natural Resources Code; and adopting best practices for beach maintenance activities; providing for an appeal process; providing for beach maintenance fees and a penalty provision; Planning Case Number 14ZA-03; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, changing the zoning from Buffer (BUF) Zoning district to Neighborhood Services (NS) Zoning district on property commonly known as 802 Broadway/Avenue J and legally described as 51.58 feet of Lot 8 (8-1) Block 188, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-23; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas granting a Specific Use Permit in order to operate a "Cleaning or Laundry Self Service Shop" in a Neighborhood Services (NS) Zoning district on property commonly known as 802 Broadway/A venue J and legally described as 51.58 feet of Lot 8 (8-1) Block 188, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-24; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit to operate a "Radio, Television or Microwave Tower" Land Use in a Light Industrial, Gateway Development Zone 1 (LI-GDZ-1) Zoning District; property is located at 5301 Winnie/Avenue G and legally described as Lot 7, the east half of Lot 6, and the north half of adjacent alley, Block 353, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 14P-22; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
11. B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Section 37-2.1(b) "Maximum Number of Licenses Issued and Placed on City Rotation Lists" of Chapter 37 "Wrecker, Tow Truck, and Storage Facility Code" of "The Code of the City of Galveston, 1982, as amended" to increase the maximum number of companies on the City's rotation list for heavy duty tow service from four (4) companies to five (5) companies; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date. D. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending Chapter 32, "Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places", Article I. "In General", Section 32-5, "Placement of Items Within the City Right-of-Way" of "the Code of the City of Galveston, Texas 1982, to exempt median beautification projects from the non-permanent license to use permit and renewal fee; Planning Administration Case 14PA-17; making various findings and provisions related to the subject. E. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, the Director of Finance and the Controller/Assistant Finance Director to execute all grant documents for the drawdown of funds through the State of Texas' Purchase Voucher System and approving the authorized depository signatories for the Non-Housing Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG-DR); providing for findings of fact and providing an effective date. G. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, requiring the City to assume the responsibility for the utility costs associated with lighting for ball fields owned and maintained by the City; authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreations to approve all game and practice schedules for the fields; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a moratorium and temporarily suspending the issuance of any permits for temporary concessions on 61st Street between Broadway Boulevard and Seawall Boulevard and along Seawall Boulevard from 1st Street to 103rd Street; imposing the moratorium to maintain the status quo for a period of six months or until the adoption and implementation of more comprehensive and compatible regulations; providing for severability; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and establishing an immediate effective date.
EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice, concerning potential or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code - 1. Flagship Hotel, LTD. v. City of Galveston, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, Civil Action No. H-13-1342 B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), "Consultation with Attorney" on any Regular Agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said item (as needed).
NOTE: This item is joined in progress. Discuss and consider for action to start implementing a plan of action to put the City's CRS plan in full force immediately (Tarlton/Beeton).
Discuss and consider for action amending Article III, City Council, Section 2-147, to require that use of Mayor and Councilmember email is restricted to our Mayor and City Councilmembers (Rosen).
PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS OF COUNCIL, OFFICER BOARDS, AND CITY MANAGER A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the City Council may report on any of the following items: 1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 2. Information regarding holiday schedules 3. Recognition of individuals a. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month b. Fair Housing Month c. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month d. Parkinson's Awareness Month e. Spelling Bee Winners Day f. Steve Mataro Day g. Water Safety Awareness Month 4. Reminders regarding City Council events 5. Reminders regarding community events 6. Health and safety announcements